The importance of premarital chastity has been a core belief in many religious communities since ancient times. This belief is often taught to children from an early age through their parents'...
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: Understanding the impact of premarital chastity on sexual identity, emotional development, and relational confidence
The topic of how religious condemnation of specific sexual acts can impact an individual's sexual life has been widely studied and debated among researchers, clinicians, and laypersons alike. While...
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: How religious condemnation can impact adult sexuality: exploring selfpolicing behaviors and emotional distress
The concept that men have to be sexually active for religious reasons is a common one in many cultures and religions. This can create a lot of emotional burden for those who feel pressured to...
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: Sexual pressure and the mental health impacts of religion in society
Historical religious norms have played an integral role in shaping societal attitudes towards sexuality and intimate relationships. These norms, which are often rooted in moral and ethical teachings...
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: The impact of historical religious norms on contemporary sexuality and intimacy
Internalized religious sexual guilt is defined as the belief that one's sexual desires, thoughts, behaviors, and/or actions are inherently sinful due to cultural or religious teachings about sex....
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: Sexuality and god: how internalized religious guilt can affect our behavior
Throughout history, human beings have sought to understand their sexuality within the context of religion.
Many religious texts contain myths that portray sex as an act between a man and woman for...
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: Unpacking the impact of sexual myths in religious texts on individual experiences
Religiously Enforced Sexual Abstinence
There are many religions that forbid premarital and extramarital sex, which means people who follow those faiths must refrain from engaging in such...
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: How does religiously enforced sexual abstinence affect sexual wellbeing and satisfaction?
Religious beliefs play an essential role in shaping men's attitudes towards sex, from their earliest years to adulthood. Religions generally have strict guidelines regarding premarital sex,...
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: Mens sexual lives shaped by religious beliefs: a deep dive into how faith impacts intimacy
The question of whether religiously framed guilt influences the development of sexual confidence and the negotiation of erotic boundaries is an important one that has been explored in many studies....
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: Religious guilt and sexual confidence: exploring the psychological effects on intimacy and erotic boundaries.
Sexual anxiety is a common feeling that many people experience during their lifetime. It is characterized by an intense fear or worry related to sexual activities or thoughts. This anxiety can...
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: Overcoming sexual anxiety in religious contexts: exploring attitudes and practices